Stevens County

KS · Pop. 187,933 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stevens County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 187,933.

$/Acre: $4,348

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 151.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax8.01%

Cost of Living Index89.1

Median Household Income$62,885

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,348

Median Home Price$426K

Acres for Sale2301

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,528 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)297 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K575

Property Crime /100K477

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak